Subjunctive Mood is a French verb form used to express doubt, desire, emotion, necessity, or uncertainty.
The French subjunctive mood is a special verb form used to express actions or ideas that are subjective, uncertain, or dependent on something else. It often appears after certain expressions or conjunctions that signal doubt, desire, emotion, necessity, or possibility. The subjunctive is most commonly used in dependent clauses introduced by “que” (that).
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Table of Contents
- Present Subjunctive
A thorough explanation of the French present subjunctive, including its formation, usage, and key examples.
- Past Subjunctive
Past subjunctive in French grammar: usage, formation with auxiliary and past participle, and common trigger expressions.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
